What should I borrow next from Chronext? www.chronext.co.uk/rolex?

@mruniverse3213

2 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see a Lange :)

@crosseyboy5509

2 жыл бұрын

How about something left field, JLC Atmos clock! Or a Nomos or even Chronoswiss. Something nobody else would spend any time covering.

@SinnerAndSaint

2 жыл бұрын

The Piaget Polo S would fit perfectly in this series!

@Hp-ze8cc

2 жыл бұрын

How about the Overseas ?

@OwenConaghan

2 жыл бұрын

What about the Smith's PRS 25 Everest, almost as difficult to buy as the Explorer. .

GP are seriously underrated. One of my fave brands. Hence I’ve ended up with 5 & counting.

@christhorne7565

2 жыл бұрын

Fancy seeing you here 😂

@bobbycalifornia7077

2 жыл бұрын

Just the man I was thinking of when I saw the title. Good taste

@brianjkelly1551

2 жыл бұрын

I think these are sleepers and will become a future grail for a lot of collectors who are sick of overpriced hype .

@dehydratedvital

2 жыл бұрын

knew i’d see tom here 😂

@racebannon2332

2 жыл бұрын

@@brianjkelly1551 ahhhh hope! They will never be timepieces that appreciate in value. Are they lovely watches…yes. Do they compete with the best…never

Adrian, actually this model you reviewed is officially, the 41mm version. It was a one year model GP released in 2016 to celebrate the 225th anniversary of GP, limited to 225 pcs. It was available with blue and white dials. GP also used a different movement (GP3300 vs current GP 1800). Then in 2017, GP released the regular production models: 38mm & 42mm versions. Another main difference beside the movement is the GP logo on the dial. The anniversary models have a smaller logo while the current models have a bigger logo. Then the datewheel is color matched to the dial colors on the regular models.

@Wackenputz

2 жыл бұрын

Good catch - noting the 225th anniversary model at 41mm versus the subsequent models at 42mm. I bought the white dial 41mm when they were initially offered; I preferred the GP Laureato 41mm to the three-hand APRO and PPNaut. The hands of the 41mm are longer than the 42mm, plus the hour markers on the 41mm are narrower giving the dial a less crowded appearance. I considered buying another GP Laureato, this time a 42mm with a blue or gray dial but I am so satisfied with the appearance of the 41mm's dial that the 42mm's dial appearance would be unsatisfying.

@arcadelt5237

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, came here to say the same thing.

@cmphoto_

2 жыл бұрын

Do you have an email you’d be able to suss my GP? It’s a vintage operation and I can’t find out what it is, the numbers on the back (578 MG 18K) bring up nothing :(

@alangc76

2 жыл бұрын

Correct. Also the gp logo in the clasp its smaller. 30m water resistant

I own the 42mm Laureato Chrono Panda and it is hands down the most luxury and refined watch in my collection even next to my 126622 YM.

@justinchua4353

2 жыл бұрын

Lucky you...

@hathaway.1166

2 жыл бұрын

You know your shit. That’s fire

@hathaway.1166

2 жыл бұрын

@@allthetime7583 WE care.

Happy you got around to this Brand. The Laureato 42mm’s are beautiful. I tried one on during an airport layover and was shocked by the comfort and feel, as well as good looks. Ordered a blue one and will hopefully pick it up next week once it is in. It looks like an AP RO as much as a Ferrari can look like a Lamborghini to an amateur.

Great review. Love seeing these different brands and models that are not so often covered!

Beautiful watch, mentioned in dispatches should also be the Maurice Lacroix Aikon and the Baume and Mercier Riviera which dates back to ‘73 both costing a fraction of one from the “big three”. People should buy what that want and wear what they like, nobody out there really notices or cares anyway.

@WatchmanNiel

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, and this is exactly my plan.

@edwardb7811

2 жыл бұрын

I have a Baume et Mercier Riviera and it is great.

@jimbrown2044

2 жыл бұрын

I've a couple of BM brochures from early 90s...the riviera was a class act also the shogun has to be one of the most individual designs ever.

I think you hit it on the head with the limited edition version being the best of the bunch. For me the dial pattern and the lumed markers are the things giving off that royal oak vibe and changing that really made it different. I would like the GP to double down on that direction and maybe try the flat gloss or even fume dials to really become it's own thing. I would love to see the lume dots on the outer edge of those metal markers to keep them slim and dressy like they are in the limited edition. I mean for me that would make the watch very much its own thing.

This is a classic case of "you have to see it in person" to judge it. I've had one on my wrist and can say that this watch is stunning in its balance and execution. Yes- the black dial really is spectacular.

Laureato is a great watch. The GP and Bamford collaboration, the Laureato Ghost, is a truly exceptional piece. Could say the same about the black ceramic 42mm Laureato as well.

It's a beautiful time piece on its own, no need for comparison in my humble opinion.

I have a 42mm blue dialled Laureato Chrono, I absolutely love it and I find it an overall better package than my 5711. Movement finishing on the PP is most likely better but as the GP Chrono has a closed case back so can’t confirm. These watches are an outstanding value!!

Love these , Federico mentioned them two years ago in a video and I have admired them since . I do like the chronograph model too.

The Laureato is a lovely watch in its own right and certainly deserves more recognition. Thanks for featuring it, Adrian.

Was just checking out some GP watches this week and I gotta say it´s a nice alternative, especially the Laureato skeleton ceramic.

I really don’t think you need to compare this to any other watch, as I think the design is strong enough to stand alone. In recent months I have come to admire this brand a lot and it has a very rich history too. Okay it might not be one of the holy trinity, (but as someone said recently), they took the group photo so they just missed out. Wearing a GP should get a very respectful nod from any collector, unless of course they are watch snobs… the lowest of the low.

Design wise I actually prefer Laureato over RO

@bobj8877

2 жыл бұрын

I completely agree. RO is an incredible watch for sure, but I'm just not personally a fan of the design.

It's a lovely watch I have on my radar since quite a while! In the end I never pulled the trigger because at this time I already had experienced an AP Royal Oak Offshore Diver first hand which I also bought back then. GP are really quite underrated, still. They have some really great watches in their portfolio! Next watch I would like to see here to complete the list: The Piaget Polo S!

I really don’t understand what people have against this watch or this brand in general? They made beautiful timepieces.

@hathaway.1166

2 жыл бұрын

They’re just haters lol, the same about whoever hates Omega and Seiko, and Casio

@visionarystyle_

2 жыл бұрын

Every single watch brand has haters from the casios to richard milles each to there own

@scottlalonde2878

2 жыл бұрын

@@visionarystyle_ Well said.

@tonygiles1841

2 жыл бұрын

Because you can't make any money out of them!

@sidewinderxx

2 жыл бұрын

lots of reasons which Adrian touched on but I'd add one more.. it just isn't as well designed as the Royal Oak or Nautilus. If you put all three in front of 1000 people who had no clue about watches, the GP would rank last on aesthetics I'm a fan of the GP and am really tempted by the black ceramic Laureato.. but truth be told.. if the black ceramic Royal Oak was the same price.. the GP wouldn't get a look in

Love the way how you match the props and background to the watch. Absolutely perfect. Great Video 👍🙏

GP makes a great job. Could try out the Laureato once and liked it. Far away from a Rip Off and you get a lot of watch for your bug. As usual great review Adrian and share your thoughts on it and the brand. Cheers mate, have a good start into the new week.

When I was trying on watches for my first nice purchase I liked the Laureato best. The crystal case back and the amazing movement really add to that. In the end went for a Datejust as a daily but the GP is still high on my list.

I’ve always liked GP’s they’re under rated in my view. My wife has a gold GP cocktail watch from the 30’s. Probably only worth a couple of hundred quid in gold value, such a shame as it’s a really beautiful piece. Having said that there is far too much focus on value retention, if your not selling what’s it matter? Lovely photography Adrian, that dial really pops. 👍

I’ve liked GP and this model in particular for a long time. I plan to get one in the future. Thoughtful review and you make some great points. If people can get past the brand recognition they will realize there is a ton of value out there. GP is not an insignificant brand either, they’ve done a lot over the years for watch design and revolution in the industry and hold multiple patents and awards.

Adrian, I watched this video yesterday and today I bought a near-new Laureato for 40% below retail. Such good value, it almost feels naughty getting it that cheap. Great video, great watch. Thanks from NZ.

I have liked this one for quite a while. GP does have it's own pedigree in the watch community.

laureato 42mm blue dial owner here. great watch, period

Adrian thanks for the review as I’m looking to pick this one up soon. Can you do a review of the Lange Saxonia Moon Phase or the Saxonia thin blue cooper dial?

I recently bought possibly one of the last 38mm chronos in the UK as the smaller size is being discontinued. I am so happy with my choice and I'd pick it over a Daytona in a heartbeat over and over again (as a direct price comparison). Having also tried on APs I'm happy to save the cost of and headache of getting one of those in favour of this. You captured my favourite feature well, the horizontal brushing of the case almost looks like wood grain and plays with the light in such a unique way. Great video as always, thanks Adrian!

@willl6551

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly prefer the Laureato over the AP - think the bracelet on the AP looks horrendous

@rtbloomfield

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the purchase. I was after the 38mm chrono too, stunning watch. Shame it's being discontinued!

I purchased a GP Laureato Chrono blue dial. And it's honestly one of the best Chronos. And the Clou de Paris dial. Love it.

I owned the 42mm blue and miss it dearly. Thinking of getting it back, perhaps in black. A true high end luxury sports watch that holds its own. The bracelet is incredible, like silk on the wrist.

I loooved the chrono version (black and blue dial) but now I love the normal version as well ;) thanks Adrian and sorry my mistake I was deeply wrong about the fact that gerald Genta did the Laureato as well (but he could!)

Would be interested to hear your thoughts on the Bulgari Octo Finissimo line, in general and the Chrono GMT, in particular. It is a controversial piece, but also unlike any other watches on the market. While not cheap, it represents true value at the moment.

Love, love, love the GP Laureato 38mm Copper dial edition. That Laureato with the Infinity Edition Gloss Black dial also sounds interesting. Two things come to mind when comparing the Laureato and the Royal Oak. The Laureato has a narrower bezel than the Royal Oak, and the lack of the screws on the Laureato bezel creates is less distracting from the beautiful dial face. And a positive thought is that for the price of a Royal Oak, you could buy at least two or three Laureatos!

I have own a RO15500 and a PP 5712 and just bought this one last month , it gives me the level of enjoyment as the other 2 ! I love it

Hi nice video. Do you have any idea how laureato is doing is used market? I am no flipper but sometime i do exchange some pieces when i get a little bored so would always check the price in the secondary market before buying.

Nice video as always Adrian. Would you consider doing a review of the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80? Or are you concentrating on the higher end of the market? I’d be interested to hear your thoughts on it.

I really like the watch and the brand- I’ve never been a fan of the APRO so can honestly say I prefer the laureato aesthetically plus prefer the brand. This came very close to being my last watch but I went Reverso instead.

Great video, as always. FYI just received my (first) Bark and Jack NATO and the quality is amazing. Will be buying some more soon… Coming back to the GP, I prefer not to follow the heard, so brands on the side interest me much more - provided the product is good enough.

I've considered this piece although not had a chance to try one on. Do you think the 42 would work on a 6.5" wrist?

Very fair review. I’ve got a Glasshutte seventies panorama date which is very similar to how you described the laureato. Great leftfield choices

if you can tell me approx how big the balance wheel is i can tell you the tangent speed at the outside edge. can tell you its gotta be 0 at two points in its beat since its standard, unlike a spring drive

Great video! Would love to see a review of the 116710 LN. You’ve said in a few videos it’s your favourite of the GMT’s and there are very few high quality reviews of them on YT. 👌

Beautiful watch and very underrated brand, I’ve noticed prices creeping up as folks look for waitlisted alternatives.

Nice pls make this a series.. maybe look into overlooked sleeper brands like Paul Picot etc

I absolutely admire my blue dial laureato, it really is something else on the wrist. Super excited for GP to become an independent brand recently through the management buyout so I am sure there is lots ahead for the brand!

Just as a side note the camera work especially on the macro shots is amazing!..... Was watching with the wife, as you do when trying to soften her up for the next purchase, wink wink, but she bailed at the end so no harm done!........ Said you talk to fast😳I talk fast so it's all good, plus I listen to you all the time so I kinda know what you gonna say at the end. So yeah..... That checkout code will come in handy if I'm gonna sneak the next watch in under the radar. ☝️😏 Watch is awesome by the way!

A cracking watch Adrian, a great review for watch that can stand on its own three hands. There may be similarities to the Royal Oak but is is different enough in my humble opinion to be its own watch and with its own in house movement. The bolt on bezel is an interesting one and tolerances and torque settings must be tight for it to align correctly with the case. I'll take a look at one of these sometime in the future.

Your whole opening point, was so seriously, accurate and well put.

Love GP! Love that it's not hyped brand so us normal folks can still get our grubby middle class hands on them.

Great review and thank you for introducing the GP Laureato to value minded buyers like myself. I am not sure what the price retention is in the marketplace, but the Laureato is a beautiful looking watch that I will research. If the buy price is discounted deep enough then GP will hold its value.

Quality video as usual Adrian. Thank you, now you've put another watch on my list again. Not sure if I love you or hate you.

In the spirit of "other" brands that are more attainable, I would love to see you do some videos on more vintage re-issues from the high quality/lesser known brands out there. Like the Rado (MKii), Certina, Squale, etc. and possibly do a video on true vintage watches of high quality but lesser known brands.

I love the Laureato, an absolutely astonishing watch. I can agree 100% on what you say on how it wears on the wrist. What comes next? Why not something totally different, old school style? A JLC Reverso?

Great video and nice to see something not always seen in watch videos and pictures.

Actually re-introduced in 2016... I know because I wear one of the 225 white dial "225th Anniversary" 41mm Laureato's. (there's also 225 blue dial versions that are stunning) It's the mostly lovely to wear thin watches that I own, more comfortable than my thin Nomos...

Interesting view and imo it looks like a compelling offering against those peers. Future review suggestion Zenith A385. Really interested in this watch, can't get to see one in person yet, due to COVID world, so would love to hear your perspective on this. Don't think I have missed you covering this watch previously. Cheers.

Great looking watch. Been stalking these for quite a while now. To me, just as good looking as the other mentioned watches. I like it, thanks Adrian

The Laureato is one of the best in the sports-luxury segment. In-house beautifully finished movement, great design, it has it all. Just one minor note: the first sports-luxury stainless steel integrated bracelet was an Omega Constellation in 1969, followed by Seamasters in 1972 (these very similar in design to what Rolex did afterwards with the Oysterquartz). Cheers

Which color fits casual wear the most?

For me it was between this and a Bathyscape. I went with the Bathyscape because the finishing on the movement doesn't compare. Great review, big fan of GP.

I took video of one like two years ago I been sitting on and need to edit for my own channel but it’s on my other computer so I been lazy 😂 When I had it in hand I was super impressed with the finishing and level of detail compared to everything else I tried on that same day.

I'd love to see a content creator such as yourself do a proper wearing and review of the JLC Polaris Automatic. Beautiful diver by the watchmaker's watchmaker but very few if any decent reviews of this timepiece on KZread.

I own the 47040 2nd gen overseas and I’ve worn one of these GPS. Minimal difference in feel and look. Under the hood a different story I suspect. These are magnificent watches and I hope in time the brand picks up

I feel in any industry there are direct copies or items that have been influenced by others etc - in today’s photo and post world there’s not many actual new ideas - I think this watch just seems to be confident in itself as it’s own piece with its own identity yet does enough to draw from its own perspective- I think it’s actually a really nice watch - with future iterations this may well become even better . The Brand GP do have some nice pieces in their catalog. Nice video 👍

Criminally underrated. I'll get the Chrono at some point. Great video.

Nice piece compared to the others in this way overhyped category. Adrian - some suggestions to borrow next from Chronext: 1. JLC Polaris memovox 2. AP Code 1159 (way cooler than their RO in my opinion and people scoff or ignore it) 3. Bvlgari Octofinissimo Skeleton

If you have a smaller wrist, check out the 8010 ref. An absolute banger if you like vintages to.

Finally some love for the Girard Perregaux Laureato Series! 😀

My dealer here in Vegas (Horoligy) has a Laureato in stock and it is spectacular. Very refined and beautiful. And attainable!! You could buy it today.

What about the Baume Mercier Riviera? They are in-between Royal Oak and GP

Thanks for the video 👍🏻

Have the Infinity and the Panda Chrono .. the dials .. 👌🏻 and the movement from the infinity just beautiful

Great content Adrian 👍

I agree on all points re: the Laureato. One watch that bridges between the trinity sports watches in terms of finishing and quality and the Laureato is the Parmigiani Tonda GT. If you get the chance, check one out.

I’d be interested in knowing - if you had to - which Tag you’d buy at the moment.

It makes me glad that you give one of my favorite watchmaker some well earned attention, GP. Also thank you for the review of beautiful V.C Over Seas Everest. However there is a small thing I would like to see. Could you please make a video and tell the full story of the GP Sea Hawk, Generation I, II and what I would like to call generation III, please. It stated as a rather moderat watch and later became a beautiful beast among divers watches. Thank you.

Great video, have you ever looked at the Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur on chronext?

I tried on the chronograph version a few weeks back. Lovely watch. Must admit I never knew much about GP, I like them a lot more now.

I totally love it. I am considering buying it. Great video!

Beautiful watch!!! great video as always!!!

It looks more like a VC+PP fusion than an AP. The shape of the bezel is more 222 than Royal Oak and the bracelet is very Nautilus. Love the look of the GP as well as the price point. Amazing video as usual!

I like your description of the GP - it appears very nice . ~ JDS/CT

You can't really compare angular velocity to linear. Mind you, I guess you can use v=rω which would make it the tangential speed - so you'd need the radius of the balance wheel and the amplitude angle then we could calculate it(!)

Beautiful, and as you said the “limited edition” looks quite something

Nice video. Wearing a laureato now. Love it.

What about Maurice Lacroix Aikon? Curious what you would think of that one

Another great video. Thank you

Amazing watch that is highly underrated. Definitely on my list. Adrian do you think this Watch is better in terms quality, finishing and movement than the Piaget Polo?

It is my understanding that Tim Mosso said the movement finish on Girard Perregaux's cal. 1800 in the Laureato is slighty better (e.g. the mirror anglage etc.) when compared to the caliber used in the standard Royal Oak.

I own a Laureato and love it. The bracelet and clasp is executed very nicely.

I got my in sunny Singapore and the blue dial 42mm for 6.5k gbp. But I waited 4 months for it. It is a steal really compare to my sub, it is really really special.

I had the Laureato on my 17,5cm wrist and it felt massive! It is slim but felt like I was wearing a 45mm watch

Great watch! Thanks for showing it.

The SMERSH assassin, Donovan "Red" Grant, in the "From Russia With Love" novel, wore a GP. I do quite like the Laureato, especially that silver-dialled version. As for watches that I'd like to see a video on: my heart aches for the new Seamaster 300 Master Chronometer (Heritage) in blue - though you don't see many videos on the black version, either. That sandwich dial makes me all fuzzy inside!

A very lovely piece. Good pick.

Maybe a look at the Piaget Polo, as another comparison point for the whole Genta watch thing?

The date window doesn't align with the dial grid pattern. It's driving me nuts! A complete lack of coordination with design and movement.

GP is stellar and this watch is excellent! I own the 225 Anniversary and I can assure any doubters that this timepiece doesn't feel like a knock-off. Also, the model you're showing appears to be the 225 Anniversary LE. I can tell by the date window implementation. That means this particular watch is a 41mm case. The Anniversary edition has been long sold out. This watch is a stunner!

Since you’re comparing watches to the famous models of the holy trinity, can you do a review on the Piaget polo s with the blue rubber band. This is a limited edition and only 888 made. I think this is a killer design

@JinKee

2 жыл бұрын

he should troll us by wearing it with a literal blue rubberband stretched over the springbars like a single pass nato